Michael specialises in China-related foreign direct investments and mergers and acquisitions. He is also particularly experienced in advising Chinese companies (whether state-owned or private) on their outbound investments into Australia, Europe and other jurisdictions. He is regarded as a strategic problem solver with a high degree of business acumen.

Michael has acted on many China-related cross-border transactions across a variety of industries, such as resources, real estate, food, agribusiness, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical devices and insurance. Michael possesses excellent oral and written communications skills in Mandarin and is also fluent in the Shanghai dialect.

Michael is qualified in Victoria, Australia.